How to pronounce "automatically"

automatically

Adverb
American
/ˌɔː.t̬əˈmæt̬.ɪ.kəl.i/

Syllable Breakdown

au to mat i cal ly

How natives say automatically

British
/ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪ.kəl.i/

Syllable Breakdown

au to mat i cal ly

How natives say automatically

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'aw' sound like in 'law'.

  • Say 'tuh' with a soft 't' sound.

  • Stress 'mat' with a clear 'a' as in 'cat'.

  • Say 'ih' quickly before 'kli'.

  • End with 'lee' using a light 'l'.

Common Mistakes

  • auto-ma-ti-cally (misplaced stress)

  • au-to-ma-ti-callee (extra syllable)

  • a-to-mat-i-cally (missing syllable)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'aw' sound like in 'raw'.

  • Say 'tə' with a soft and quick 't'.

  • Stress 'mat' with a clear 'a' as in 'cat'.

  • Say 'ih' quickly before 'kli'.

  • End with 'lee' using a light 'l'.

common mistakes

  • auto-ma-ti-cally (misplaced stress)

  • au-to-ma-ti-callee (extra syllable)

  • a-to-mat-i-cally (missing syllable)

FAQ

Why is 'mat' stressed?

In American and British English, the stress falls on the second syllable.

Do I pronounce the 'l' in 'cal'?

Yes, but it should be light and not too hard.

Is 'ly' pronounced as 'lee'?

Yes, in both British and American English, it's a light 'lee'.

Definition

automatically

Happens by itself without any need for help.

Word Family

automatic

/ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/

adjective

Working by itself

Example: The door is automatic.

automate

/ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/

verb

To make automatic

Example: They automate the process.

automation

/ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/

noun

The process of making something automatic

Example: The factory uses automation.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Stressed on 'mat' in 'automatically', not in 'automatic'.

'Automate' ends with 'mate', while 'automatically' has 'ma-ti-cal-ly'.

'Automation' has 'ma-shun' at the end, which differs from 'ma-ti-cal-ly'.

Pro Tips

Focus on stress

Make sure to stress the 'mat' syllable clearly.

Practice syllable length

Each syllable should be distinct and clear, especially for beginners.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Automatically

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/əˈbɪləti/

accessory

/əkˈsɛsəri/

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/əˈdæpt/

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/əˈdʒʌst/

advance

/ədˈvæns/

also

/ˈɔl.soʊ/

alter

/ˈɔltər/

apparatus

/ˌæp.əˈɹeɪ.təs/

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